Hampton Roads is comprised of 7 different cities, each one different from the next. Some are a quick drive away on the interstate, while others involve crossing tunnels, even bridges. We realize this can make meeting people, especially members of the LGBTQ community, a bit more difficult. That’s why LGBT Life Center has created a variety…
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Celebrating our Roots on Heritage Day
LGBT Life Center’s Melting Pot It’s Spirit Week at LGBT Life Center and so far, our staff have brought their A-game! Tuesday was “Heritage Day” so in between the rainbows, balloons, sports apparel and Life Center swag, we had a really awesome opportunity to share our origins, backgrounds, family traditions, favorite foods and anything else…
LGBT Life Center Talks to Legislators in Richmond
LGBTQ Advocates Head to Richmond LGBT Life Center staff and members of the community headed to Richmond on February 5th to advocate at Equality Virginia’s “Day of Action.” Each year, Equality Virginia, the statewide LGBTQ advocacy group, organizes a Day of Action where LGBTQ supporters from all over the state meet with their House and…
Top 4 Discussion Groups for Trans Folx in Hampton Roads
#TransIsBeautiful As we continue to progress as a nation, so are the confidence levels of individuals all over. Whether it is the confidence to get your hair cut in that funky style you’ve been eyeing, the confidence to hold your partner’s hand in public or simply the confidence to smile at someone on the street,…
New Staff Intros: Keri Tessaro
As our agency has grown over the past months, so has our staff of wonderful, unique and hard-working individuals. We’re proud of our family and want to share some of their stories with you. #LGBTLifeTeamWelcomes Keri Tessaro! Job Title: Medical Care Coordinator (Medical Case Management) Past Experience: I joined the LGBT Life Team after a…
It’s Okay to be You at RISE
What does it mean to be a gay or bisexual man? At the RISE Men’s Retreat, attendees enjoy a day full of discussion, self-understanding and activities tailored around defining this question. (Did we mention breakfast, lunch and a $25 gift card are provided?) We caught up with the founder/head of RISE, Christopher Bush-Winston, where he…
New Staff Intros: Daryl Wiggins
As our agency has grown over the past months, so has our staff of wonderful, unique and hard-working individuals. We’re proud of our family and want to share some of their stories with you. #LGBTLifeTeamWelcomes Daryl Wiggins! Nickname (if you have one) that you like to go by: Wiggy Job Title: Intake Care Coordinator Past…
Exploring the Diversity of LGBTQ Families
Love Defines A Family Every day, members of the LGBTQ community challenge traditional definitions of what it means to be a family. With recent strides in marriage equality, the definition of ‘family’ continues to evolve, weaving new, diverse threads into our nation’s social fabric. Coastal Virginia is home to many LGBTQ families and for the…
An Interview with Trans Artist D Hill
Visual artist, D Hill, is a trans man breaking down the barriers of gender through art and self-expression. We had the chance to catch up with him and ask a few questions about one of his current works, TRAN(S)junction (which is currently being exhibited in the Offsite Gallery of the World Trade Center in Norfolk),…
Reduce HIV Stress: The Healthy Living Project
What is the Healthy Living Project? After an HIV-positive diagnosis, looking forward can be a nearly impossible task. The Healthy Living Project at LGBT Life Center can help with understanding what a diagnosis means today. Even if you have been living with HIV for many years, stress still happens and learning to handle stress can…